Guildford Four and Maguire Seven campaign
The Taoiseach agreed to meet a representative of the relatives’ campaign and said the Government would continue raising its concerns with the British Government. McCartan welcomed the meeting and noted the cases risk being forgotten.
asked the Taoiseach if he has received a request for a meeting from the Free the Guildford Four-Maguire Seven Relatives Campaign, a non-political group composed of relatives and friends of the persons involved; if he will agree to meet representatives of the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
I have received the request referred to by the Deputy and have agreed to meet a spokesman on behalf of the relatives campaign. The Government will, of course, continue to make known to the British Government their concern about these cases.
Comment on this
I would like to express appreciation to the Taoiseach for his agreement to meet with the representatives of the Guildford Four, the Maguire Seven and I understand the Birmingham Six appeals. It is appreciated in particular because with the ongoing almost daily series of events, these people still languishing there may well tend to be forgotten. I understand that the committee appreciate and will make full use of the opportunity to meet with the Taoiseach and to discuss the issues outstanding with him.